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SB Unified may open this month

County Public Health Department asks for state approval for district

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Franklin Elementary School, at 1111 E. Mason St. in Santa Barbara, could reopen its campus by the end of the month if the state approves a new request from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County Public Health is sending a letter to the California Department of Public Health asking to reopen Santa Barbara Unified elementary campuses. The schools may open as soon as Feb. 26 if the request is

approved by the state.

Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and school board President Kate Ford wrote a letter to Santa Barbara County Public Health asking to pause or “weave” educators into the current vaccination schedule.

In the letter, the district offered its campuses as vaccination

sites, with intentions of creating a prioritization list and helping schedule appointments.

Currently, school staff members are in Phase 1B Tier 1, which is the next tier to be vaccinated. Alongside childcare and education, it includes people 65 and older, emergency services, food/grocery and agricultural

workers.

On Tuesday afternoon, community members and SB Unified families drove to schools and City Hall, honking their car horns to advocate for the reopening of schools. Dr. Sunita Beall organized the car parade because she felt Zoom Please see SCHOOLS on A4

County hears mixed news about COVID-19

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard both positive and negative news Tuesday about COVID-19 statistics.

Between Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, Santa Barbara County saw a 51% decrease in active cases, bringing current totals to 1,028 active cases down from 2,085. However, deaths increased by 26% in the past two weeks, going from 267 to 337.

“Unfortunately, so far we have lost more community members (to COVID-19) in 2021 than in all of 2020,” Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, director of the Public Health Department, said during the board’s meeting.

Despite an upward trend in deaths, Dr. Do-Reynoso said the downward trend in cases and the current testing positivity rate (10.2%) is “very encouraging.”

Though progress has been made, Dr. Do-Reynoso said there is still work to be done to lower case totals and reduce the number of deaths.

“What’s noteworthy is that Santa Barbara (County) ranks the eighth highest for the adjusted case rate and the 13th highest for tested positivity despite being the 19th most populous county in California,” Dr. Do-Reynoso said.

“So we still have work to do.”

During the meeting, supervisors also heard an update on the county’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

The county has currently given 61,000 doses of the vaccine to people over the age of 75 and frontline health care workers.

Dr. Do-Reynoso said both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two doses over 20 days apart to be effective, and current efforts are focused on fully vaccinating everyone who has received the first dose.

Dr. Do-Reynoso acknowledged the recent concerns of community members over the number of vaccine doses Santa Barbara County receives weekly.

Currently, Santa Barbara County receives 6,000 vaccine doses for distribution each week.

Though the vaccine trickle is slow going, Dr. Do-Reynoso made clear that the county is receiving its fair share for the time being.

Though other areas are moving on to vaccinating 65 plus, Dr. DoReynoso said Santa Barbara County will finish vaccinating the 75-plus age group before moving on to the next tier. As of Tuesday, 64.2% of the county’s residents over the age of 75 have been vaccinated.

“We can confidently say that we are getting our fair share of the vaccine,” Dr. Do-Reynoso said.

“I think this is a tough space to be in, which every county across the nation is facing because we have a limited number of vaccines available.”

Supervisors during the meeting discussed the future of the vaccine rollout, stressing the role the federal government plays in getting vaccines sent out across the country. “(Vaccine) supply originates as a federal issue,” 1st District Supervisor Das Williams said.

“It’s not like the state of California or the county of Santa Barbara can go to these companies to buy more vaccines. These companies offered sovereign governments an opportunity to pre-order, and the U.S. gave them a pre-order number. A lot of us wonder why it was as low as it was but in defense of the federal response, it was much higher than the rest of the world.”

During the meeting, Public Health officials and supervisors discussed plans for reopening schools in the coming weeks.

According to recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elementary students and staff should be able to return to school safely without receiving a vaccine if they follow protocols like wearing masks and enforcing physical distancing.

The board voted unanimously to approve the Public Health Department’s request to send a letter to the California Department of Public Health on behalf of the Santa Barbara Unified School District requesting that the school reopen in seven days if they meet threshold requirements.

The board’s meeting also covered a number of other county issues during the meeting, including an appeal from the Decker Greenhouse Project and an operational performance review on the County Sheriffs’ Office from KPMG. A number of public commenters also participated in the meeting, including Andy Caldwell, the COLAB executive director.

Mr. Caldwell, a Nipomo resident and a News-Press columnist, voiced concerns about the consultants appointed to the county’s redistricting ordinance and called for the supervisors to remove Fred Woocher from the commission. Mr. Caldwell said Mr. Woocher has a conflict of interest. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

Council discusses future of State Street property

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1990 Laguna St. in Santa Barbara, has not had any cases of COVID-19 in students on campus in small cohorts. A couple Roosevelt staff members, though, have contracted the virus this school year.

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The Santa Barbara City Council voted to send the plan for the use of the property at 3237 State St. back to the Planning Commission for a conceptual review.

After a lengthy discussion in its regular meeting on Tuesday, members of the council expressed that they were not ready to initiate a specific plan and general plan amendment to allow medical clinic uses, affordable housing and public uses for the building

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AIHS will gain ownership of the property, but the council was unwilling to change the zoning designation from parks and open space to office/medium density residential, due to lack of specificity from AIHS, mainly focusing on the project’s price tag that has yet to be determined.

Members said that they don’t want to change the designation if there’s not a guarantee that enough funds can be raised by AIHS. “This particular parcel is a very Please see council on A4

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Forest Service extends state-wide campsite and picnic area closures

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Endless Summer Bar Cafe close permanently

By MADISON HIRNEISEN

Sheriff’s Office is the antiquated records management system currently in use,� Cmdr. Darren The County Board of Fotheringham said in response to Supervisors heard a performance the report. “I’m happy to report overview of the County Sheriff’s that the replacing of that system Office from KPMG during their with a new system is currently meeting Tuesday, which gave in process as of the date of recommendations for improved this meeting, the upgrade is in efficiency in the law enforcement progress and on schedule.� body for years to come.

KPMG also acknowledged the KPMG conducted a review of need for better sorting of 911 calls, the Sheriff’sWHITTLE Office to identify noting that thebara majority calls trails and access roads.

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FrontofCountry strengths and highlight areas are “low priority.� The firm also NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER WS-PRESS STAFF WRITER The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Sum“What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is for improvement in the realms analyzed the response time in they’re driving up alongside of the road and just gomer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to of efficiency and effectiveness. various areas of the county, noting Š 2021 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com More than 20 years after they first opened, Chuck’s extend the term of the lease.

Developed recreation sites in California will re- ing for hikes up there. That’s ok. There’s not an order After conducting their review that in the unincorporated areas, Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠ are in closed through May 15 after Forhiking trails,â€? said Andew Madsen, U.S. ForMr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with from February 2020 through the the USDA response timesagainst were high. permanently closed. On the morning of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an Service andeveloped order extending the“This closures summer,issued the firm 16 (response time) est Service spokesman. terfront restaurant announced its closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per ursday. areas of improvement for the underscores the “We needjust for want to make sure if people go out they’re office. well post on its Instagram account.

The order was issued for the entire Pacific South-means alternative forspaced handling safely between one another. If you get to a month.

In brief,and these to prevent long The post read, “It is with heavy hearts that we anst Region itsrecommendations 18 National Forests,low-priority which in- calls trailhead and there’s just too many cars there, you Though Mr. Petersen plans to continue running news-press file include expanding demand-Forest. and avoidable drive times by nounce we have closed our doors for good. Thank you Chuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current des the Los Padres National should find a different area to go to as opposed to trySheriff Bill Brown, seen here speaking at a press conference in 2019, driven staffing approaches deputies wait times for for your The memories will never be operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades The initial closure order wentacross into effect March and 26 long ing to get calls,� in.� commented on the KPMG report during theconstant Board ofsupport.

Supervisors the office, leveraging existing citizens for low-priority forgotten.� d was set to expire April 30. meeting Tuesday, explaining that the Sheriff’s Office is committed to statesaid and local responses to the coronavirus planned for around the fall. According to the agenda, data to improve operational Alex Rothman ofAs KPMG Despite the current economic chaos due to the COV- under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of t monitoring, applied to recreational use areas such as campimproving the office in years to come. pandemic continue to evolve, the Forest Service felt expanding during the meeting.

ID-19 pandemic, the prospect of Chuck’s and Endless the establishment will be converted into a traditional unds, day use pathways sites and picnic diversionary for 911areas.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, that the situation warranted a two week extension of Summer ceasing operation dates back to before the out- deli cafĂŠ focused on sandwiches, soups, and salads, The order was issued to discourage large gatherefficiency for many years in the callers and pre-trial felons and community is desiring to see. a zero bail rulethe was adoptedsaid by the closures, Mr. Madsen.

Sheriff’s Office, and we have break.

According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bar- with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and simproving of people data and promote tracking safe and social distancing First District Supervisor Das CaliforniaofJudicial Council, which “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and see where taken numerous steps with the management overtime hours.

Williams also voiced appreciation allowed minorwe’re offenders to be bara City Council meeting in which assignment of the prepackaged foods. For evenings, the second floor will ying more thanofsix feet apart. at and whether or not we’re going to continue technology and human resources restaurant’s During theBarbara meeting,Ranger District,quickly for the feedback from KPMG and was the first item, released without paying lease to a new operator n the Santa 12 campasreport we need it,� said Madsen. have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult to make our organization Supervisors andareas Sheriff’s the comments from the Sheriff’s bail.includThe KPMG noted that Mr.arenas Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.� unds and picnic will Office remain closed, “This order can be rescinded at any time.

If local more efficient and more personnel alike discussed the Office, noting the need for this helped to decrease the prison informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to the Fremont campground and White Rock and health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be simeffective,� Sheriff Bill Brown said. need for improved technology partnership between the board population during the pandemic, sell the establishment inforward.

August 2019. din Rock picnic areas. we can rescind the order tomorrow.

For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of As police reform drew the the Sheriff’s Office to and the office moving providing the Sheriff’s Office with After department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young The order Thursday not add to the interest of the nation during the better manage data.does KPMG “Thereceiving stakes arethe really high,� theclosures opportunity to “reevaluate don’t want to extend it out too far. requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted eady in place forsaid Santa ar- at the summer of 2020, members of the representatives theBarbara. office is While Mr. Williams said. “If we don’t jailother staffing unit and shift “We just want to make sure in the next couple of buyer found it in businessman Aaron to a “dinner type atmosphere.� s “data-rich, like the Monterey Rangerpoor�

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Mr. Rothman said. weeks as we monitor what’s on that we takwithoutand an up-to-date tracking Office for its openness to change safety from community and of restaurants in SolSheriff’s Office Petersen, whoaoperates a number ilheads forest roads, locals will stillThe have ac- ing the agreed appropriate steps along with our state and One ofSanta the firm’s during this challenging time. fiscal perspective, we will not the majority of the firm’s vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com ssystem. to the many Ynezkey Valley and to Santa Bar- local partners.� recommendations was upgrading Second District Supervisor Gregg adequately serve the public recommendations, pledging to computer systems and hiring a Hart called the sheriff’s move together as partners.� address solutions in the coming data analyst to organize the data. towards reform the “building year. “One of the challenges to the email: mhirneisen@newspress.com blocks� for the change the local “We have been committed to NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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CIF votes to sanction girls beach volleyball as an official sport

The four-court, Twin Palms Beach Volleyball Courts were completed at Dos Pueblos High last summer.

By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

One local coach predicted in 2015 that girls beach volleyball would be sanctioned by the California Interscholastic Federation within just two years.

It took a little longer, but at least the decision was unanimous.

The CIF’s Federated Council — a statewide group that includes superintendents, principals, and athletic directors — voted 140-0 on Friday to add girls beach volleyball to its roster of sports for next year.

“Beach volleyball is very popular,” San Marcos athletic director Abe Jahadhmy said. “I have been asked for years, ‘When will CIF add beach volleyball as a sport?’

“We built beach volleyball courts on campus several years ago with the anticipation that it could be a CIF sport in the future.”

Beach volleyball — a doubles competition played outdoors on sand — will begin official competition during the spring of 2022 and will include a state championship. The proposal to sanction girls high school beach volleyball came out of the CIF’s San Diego Section.

“This helps with giving our girls more choice of sports to play in the spring,” Jahadhmy said. “I am sure more athletes will come out for the sport now because it will be an accredited class.”

Local high schools have been playing beach volleyball as a club sport outside of CIF sanction for the last decade. Laguna Blanca was the first area school to build an on-campus facility, constructing three sand courts in 2014.

“It’s been a few years in the making and there was overwhelming support to move things forward,” said Laguna Blanca A.D. and volleyball coach Jason Donnelly. “Beach volleyball continues to grow in popularity, and it’s great for the girls to have the opportunity to compete for a CIF title.

“For the most part, we have treated beach volleyball similar to our other sports, so it won’t have that much of an effect on what we do here.”

The three-court, Rich and Sallie Ridgway Sand Volleyball Courts were constructed at San Marcos High in 2015. Dos Pueblos completed its own fourcourt facility last summer.

“The construction of the Twin Palms Beach Volleyball courts in Scott O’Leary Stadium has been amazing and will really help the sport take off here at DP,” athletic director Dan Feldhaus said. “We have an amazing facility on our campus and we look forward to hosting tournaments and competitions eventually.

“We no longer have to go to East Beach for practice and matches.”

Bishop Diego High has also built a sand volleyball court on its campus.

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Players and coaches on the Dos Pueblos High girls beach volleyball team put up the nets at their new Twin Palms Beach Volleyball Courts, which are located inside Scott O’Leary Stadium.

Westmont drops GSAC basketball opener at Vanguard, 87-73

By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Westmont scored the game’s first basket in the first three seconds, but it couldn’t slow down Vanguard’s men’s basketball team all night on Tuesday in Costa Mesa.

The Lions shot 56.9% while running away with an 87-73 victory in a Golden State Athletics Conference men’s basketball opener.

“It’s always tough to play at Vanguard,” Warriors coach Landon Boucher said. “Even though there were no fans, I definitely felt like we were on the road.

“I felt like Vanguard got into a really nice rhythm really early, and we weren’t able to get into a rhythm.”

Vanguard (5-1) won its thirdstraight game while halting a three-game winning streak for Westmont (3-3).

Abram Carrasco led the Warriors with 23 points, just over his season average of 22.3. But 6-foot-7 senior Ajay Singh, who also came into the game averaging 20-plus points, was limited to only 12 minutes by foul trouble. He fouled out with 7:24 still left in the game after having gotten just four points and one rebound.

The Lions out-rebounded Westmont 33-18 and held it to 43.1% shooting.

“They really played physical,” Boucher said. “They picked us up full court, and I think it stunted us in getting into our half-court stuff.

“When we didn’t have any success on offense, it was deflating to us in getting stops … And it should be the other way around.”

Westmont fell behind 40-31 by halftime. Singh got his third foul in the opening minute of the second half as Vanguard scored the first five points of the period to improve its lead to 45-31.

“We couldn’t defend and we couldn’t score,” Boucher said.

“They did a good job of pressuring us. We never could get over the

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Westmont College center Ajay Singh, shown in a game earlier this season, fouled out after playing just 12 minutes of Tuesday’s 87-73 loss at Vanguard.

hump and close that lead.”

Cade Roth, who scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half, got the Warriors back to within 10 points, 67-57, when he converted a three-point play off a steal.

Westmont also got back-toback three-pointers by Carrasco and Tristan Lloyd to get within nine, 77-68, with just under three minutes to go. But James Moore answered with a three of his own.

Aziz Seck led Vanguard with

19 points on 8-for-10 shooting and eight rebounds.

The two teams will play again at Westmont with 7 p.m. games on both Friday and Saturday.

“It’s a three-game series, it’s not a one-game series,” Boucher said, “so we’re just going to try to make the adjustments, and get on the floor Friday and hopefully have a better result at our place.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

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‘We’re excited it’s finally a CIF sport’ volleyball

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courts at East Beach, located 1.5 miles from campus.

“We’ve had beach volleyball as a club sport for quite a few years now and we’re excited it’s finally a CIF sport,” Dons A.D. Todd Heil said. “We definitely are in favor of girls beach volleyball becoming an official CIF sport given how popular it is in Santa Barbara and specifically here at SBHS.” Ruth McGolpin, now the women’s indoor volleyball coach at Westmont College, noted the popularity of the sport in 2015 when she started the girls beach program at Dos Pueblos.

“Besides lacrosse, it’s the fastest growing sport right now,” she said at the time. “We expect to transition into a CIF-sanctioned sport by maybe 2016 or 2017.”

The sport caught fire after the team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh won beach volleyball gold medals in the consecutive Olympic Games of 2004, 2008 and 2012.

The Sports and Fitness Industry Association found that sand volleyball added 1.4 million participants in the period between 2007 and 2013. Participation jumped 45% among girls

ages 6 to 24.

“You have a whole generation of little girls growing up watching beach volleyball as an Olympic sport — very, very popular sport played at a very, very high level,” said Kathy DeBoer, executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

Local high schools have produced such top beach players as DP’s Katie Spieler, Carly Wopat, and sisters Caitlin and Taylor Racich; Santa Barbara’s Eve Ettinger, and San Marcos’ Annika Wilson, Anastasia Kunz, Cassidy Drury Pullen and Ellie Gamberdella.

San Marcos star Taylor Wilson will be joining Gamberdella at Stanford next year, while teammate Maddie Oriskovich is bound for Pepperdine.

Dos Pueblos’ Portia Sherman, a junior who has already committed to the University of Hawaii, will get a chance to compete for a CIF state title next year.

“The sport is fairly popular at our school,” Feldhaus said. “Over the last couple of years, we have averaged about 15-18 members on the girls team.

“We are still working out some of the details of the girls beach program becoming a CIF sport. Previously, it was a club sport. We will eventually need to determine a league.

“We are hoping the boys beach volleyball

By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Dos Pueblos High junior Portia Sherman, a highly ranked beach volleyball player, has already committed to play for the University of Hawaii.

program becomes an official CIF sport soon, too.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

District’s nine probable transmissions blamed on protocol lapses SCHOOLS

Continued from Page A1 board meetings didn’t convey the number of people pushing for inperson instruction.

The board met Tuesday evening, and administrators provided updates regarding its readiness to reopen.

Dr. Frann Wageneck, assistant superintendent, expressed optimism even if the state rejects the county’s proposal.

“We’ve been very confident that the numbers are going to continue to drop and we’ll be able to open, so we’ve been preparing the elementary schools for going to reopen in hybrid learning as early as Feb. 26,” she said. “And then we’re even now looking beyond that, too, when we get into the red (tier).

“So if the trends in the data continue, we feel confident that we will reach the red tier with time to reopen our secondary schools, so our secondary principals are also mobilizing and getting ready to reopen.”

Dr. Wageneck also clarified the state of COVID-19 on campus in

small cohorts.

“Everyday on campus, in total, we have upwards of 3,000 individual staff and students who are on 17 campuses,” she said. “75% of our cases have been adults. 25% were students.

Only nine cases were probable transmissions; that’s a really important piece of this.”

The nine cases of transmission were in staff members, not students.

“Those transmissions occurred because safety protocols that we have laid out, our very strict protocols lapsed and were not followed in those cases. We have talked to the individuals involved, principals and other supervisors and leaders and followed up with staff members to tighten up,” she said.

Usha Atterbury, La Colina Junior High teacher, called in a public comment upset about the transmissions and the idea of returning to campus soon.

“I’m speaking tonight to tell you not to open schools until all teachers and staff have had a chance to receive the COVID-19 vaccination,” she said. “I think it would be incredibly irresponsible

to risk the lives of teachers and staff when we could have the chance to get vaccinated in a matter of weeks.”

Karen McBride, Santa Barbara Teachers Association president, also spoke about vaccines.

“It’s going to be real, real soon if we go back without vaccinations,” she said.

But she also added that the district and union representatives have been meeting consistently.

“Both of the unions have been involved all along in shaping the processes that are happening on campus right now,” she said.

The unions signed an agreement with SB Unified in August setting the conditions teachers would work, but this occurred before COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for emergency use.

“The union is not standing in the way. It is not and has not been,” Ms. McBride told the News-Press. “The comments people have heard in board meetings from either myself or certificated staff members have been attempts to persuade the district.”

During the board meeting, member Laura Capps described vaccines as “the way in which this will all work.”

But vaccines are at a shortage, not just at the county-level but everywhere.

“We are all honestly frustrated that we don’t have enough vaccines to do it quickly, but we’re doing everything we can,” Santa Barbara County Public Health Department school liaison Susan Klein-Rothschild said.

This week, administrators will be confirming elementary classroom arrangements for social distancing. SB Unified parents will confirm their selection they made in the fall for in-person or distance learning, should schools reopen.

The district will hold an information session for elementary school families at 5:30 p.m. in English and at 7 p.m. in Spanish today via Zoom.

Administrators will explain the health and safety protocols and look at the hybrid learning schedule. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

Council unanimously approves Wilfire Protection Plan council

Continued from Page A1 important parcel within our city as a whole, so we need to do our due diligence in asking questions,” Council member Eric Friedman said. “I’m just not convinced this time that there is, based on the answers tonight and just the scope of the project and the background, that moving forward with a request tonight is something I can support.”

Council member Mike Jordan agreed, saying, “I don’t want to shut the door to a project that benefits a clear underreported and underserved part of our community in their health care. If we can play a role in that, whether in a project being here or a shared project, I think that is advantageous to this community … I am uncomfortable with all the moving parts at council level at 8 o’clock at night.”

Mayor Cathy Murillo, however, was ready to move forward and initiate the specific plan, but voted to send it to the Planning Commission. The vote was 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tempore Oscar Gutierrez abstaining.

“It’s an independent health clinic. This is a group that has been functioning,” the mayor said. “I’m surprised to hear that there is reluctance to it … It could be something else if it doesn’t work out.”

She added, “I’m more concerned that these folks went through the process and this is going to be their property and we should be helping them.”

Also on Tuesday, the council members shared their thoughts on loaning $30,000 to start a Coast Village Community Benefit District.

While it wasn’t an action item, members had a few concerns with the proposal, which would require commercial property owners on Coast Village Road to pay property assessments to fund special services above and beyond general municipal service levels.

One issue was that the Coast Village CBD survey response only had a 30% support threshold.

“If people say this is a ‘great way’ (to raise money), I don’t understand why your percentages aren’t much higher preliminarily,” Mr. Jordan said. “Make no mistake — the organizers of this district do

not own the decision if there’s negative fallout.

We own that decision. We will hear from the owners that don’t want to participate. We will hear from the tenants that don’t want to participate.

“The acceptance number of 30% to me, personally, just seems unreasonable.”

He proposed 50% acceptance plus one parcel, and Council member Megan Harmon agreed.

“It does give me pause that we will be hearing from folks who are not in support of this, perhaps, the other 70%. It’s an odd thing to me to try to reconcile why this number is not 50% plus one, something that’s more clearly representative of the majority,” she said.

However, she added, “This could serve as a model for the rest of the community, certainly, and it seems like a great place for this to work, so I’m really looking forward to seeing how it evolves.”

Other requests to staff from the council included ensuring flexibility of an ordinance so that it could be applied to other areas of town if desired, such as the State Street or Milpas Street corridors, and breaking down where the assessment funds would go.

“Thirty percent, for me, is too low on a weighted vote,” Mayor Murillo said. “That means a small amount of people could make this happen and we would hear from the people not that excited.”

She requested a “robust public outreach process” engaging business owners and patrons in the area.

In other business, council members unanimously approved a Community Wildfire Protection Plan presented by staff.

The plan aims to reduce wildfire risk to the city, inform and educate stakeholders about wildfire risk, provide guidance for future vegetation maintenance activities, and provide a policy framework for property owners in areas with wildfire risk to work with private insurance companies on issues of coverage and cost of insuring private property, among other things.

“This is a really significant and welcome document,” Council member Kristen Sneddon said. “We’ve been waiting for this. It’s award worthy.”

However, Ms. Sneddon proposed keeping “Foothill” and “Extreme Foothill” in the plan so as not to introduce any confusion

Historian to speak at Westmont President’s Breakfast

in identifying the locations. The plan as recommended would have changed the Coastal Interior Zones to the city’s “High Fire Hazard Severity Zone” and the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones to the city’s “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.”

Ms. Harmon suggested making the switch to be consistent with CAL FIRE’s naming convention.

“I’m comfortable leaving it in, though it occurs to me that if we are making this transition to the CAL FIRE terms, it is incumbent on us to figure out how and where to make that transition in our documents as well,” she said. “It seems to me that the right approach wouldn’t necessarily be to keep it in this document, but to transition all our documents to the appropriate CAL FIRE designations.”

The council ultimately decided to keep the Foothill and Extreme Foothill designations in the plan, and to add mapping of the city’s parks to the plan. Members discussed potentially not using expanded vegetation management units to allow for more outreach to property owners in those areas, but they decided to use the new map.

“We’ve tasked our fire professionals with putting forward the best plan for our city. This is, according to them, in their expertise, the best plan for our city,” Ms. Harmon said.

“There’s got to be a couple fire professionals cringing off screen when they hear the words ‘compromise’ or ‘delay,’” Mr. Jordan said. “We trust our fire professionals to put in front of us the best methods and best plans to help protect us.”

The city council also received an update on the Enhanced Urban Water Management Plan project and unanimously approved three water supply policy recommendations presented by staff: 1) implementing EUWMP recommended actions for existing water supplies; 2) executing the EUWMP Adaptive Implementation Plan; and 3) continuing ocean desalination as part of Santa Barbara’s water supply portfolio to support drought preparedness, response and recovery.

The abandoned shopping cart ordinance discussion was postponed on Tuesday due to time constraints. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Harvard historian and bestselling author Nancy Koehn will be the featured speaker at the 16th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast next month.

Ms. Koehn will discuss courageous and principles leadership during the virtual event, which is set for 8 a.m.

March 5. Tickets cost $35 and go on sale Friday and can be purchased at westmont.edu/ breakfast.

Ms. Koehn, the James E. Robinson professor of business administration at the Harvard Business School, focuses her research on crisis leadership and how leaders and their teams rise to the challenges of highstakes situations.

Her most recent book, “Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times,” was a 2017 Wall Street Journal bestseller.

The book spotlights five masters of crisis, including former President Abraham Lincoln and environmental crusader Rachel Carson, and what today’s leaders from a range of organizations and pursuits can learn from these extraordinary stories.

Ms. Koehn has spoken at a number of significant events over the years, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and

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Harvard historian and bestselling author Nancy Koehn will be the featured speaker at the 16th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday.

the Aspen Ideas Festival, among others.

Through her work, she identifies key leadership lessons, behaviors and tools from history that businesses, government institutions and nonprofits can apply right away. She has authored numerous books, articles and Harvard Business School cases studies. She also writes for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Harvard Business Review Online and contributes to National Public Radio. email: mwhite@newspress.com

DEATH NOTICE PEREZ, Christina A.: 93; died Feb. 4; graveside service at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday at Carpinteria Cemetery; arrangements by Welch-RyceHaider Funeral Chapels.

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

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Guadalupe 62/43

Santa Maria 63/44

Vandenberg 60/48

New Cuyama 63/34 Ventucopa 60/35

Los Alamos 67/40

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Buellton 67/38

Solvang 69/37

Gaviota 64/46

SANTA BARBARA 63/44 Goleta 64/43

Carpinteria 60/44 Ventura 59/45

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 16-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 16-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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Wind southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds.

Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Storage 124,138 acre-ft.

Elevation 727.10 ft.

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Humorist Fran Lebowitz told the News-Press in 2012 that being funny is like being tall. “You are either born that way, or you’re not.” She talks about things that irritate, amuse or confuse her in a new Netflix series “Pretend It’s A City.”

Netflix series with Fran Lebowitz stirs memories of UCSB appearance

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

T

ourists standing in the middle of the sidewalks and gawking at sights in New York City annoy Fran

Lebowitz.

They get in her way as she hikes the streets of her hometown.

There are numerous other things that irritate, amuse and confuse her, all of which she discusses with her longtime friend, the famous director Martin Scorcese, in the popular new seven-episode series currently streaming on Netflix.

It’s called “Pretend It’s a City” and Ms. Lebowitz, author/ humorist/raconteur, does the talking, mostly griping about the highs and lows of urban life.

Mr. Scorcese makes a few observations here and there, but mainly he laughs at what she has to say.

This reporter can relate to the laughter.

I interviewed Ms. Lebowitz by phone before her appearance sponsored by UCSB Arts & Lectures on Oct. 12, 2012, at the university’s Campbell Hall.

“Ready to Rant” was the headline on the following story, which appeared in the NewsPress on Sept. 23, 2012: Being funny is like being tall, observed Fran Lebowitz.

“You are either born that way, or you’re not. It’s not something that is acquired,” said the woman who has been described as a “purveyor of urban cool, witty chronicler of the Me Decade and the cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker.”

At 5 feet 4 ½ inches, the 61-yearold gravel-voiced New Yorker is not tall.

But Ms. Lebowitz is definitely funny as the News-Press discovered during the lengthy phone interview — with frequent lapses for giggling on the listener’s part — from her apartment in Manhattan.

“I’m sitting here looking through an auction catalog for

furniture. Good furniture is probably my greatest interest other than books. I look at furniture auction catalogs the way others look at pornograhy. I mostly look, rarely buy,” said Ms. Lebowitz.

The daughter of furniture store owners, she lives in an apartment in what is now called NoHo — “a meaningless phrase” — that is filled with “big and heavy 19th century American furniture.”

The area is large enough for her library of 9,500 books, which Ms. Lebowitz describes as a “very promiscuous collection. I’m a slut for literature. I’m addicted to books.”

Especially ones written by the late John O’Hara, one of her favorite writers. She considers “Appointment in Samarra” one of the best American novels.

“If you read all of his books, you pretty much know all of the 20th century. Unfortunately, O’Hara was an underrated writer because every single person who knew him hated him. They thought he was a jerk, an idiot, a social climber. He had a special talent for dialogue, for which critics panned him,” said Ms.Lebowitz, who wrote the introductions when Modern Library published two of his books, “Appointment in Samarra” and “Butterfield 8.”

The author of two books of essays, “Metropolitan Life” and “Social Studies,” she has also written a children’s book, “Mr. Chas and Lisa Sue Meet the Pandas.” Her books of essays were collected in “The Fran Lebowitz Reader.”

Ms. Lebowitz is a former columnist for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine, and a documentary about her, “Public Speaking,” directed by Martin Scorcese, premiered on HBO in November 2010.

Her writing has been described as “pointed, taut and economical and is equally forthright, irascible and unapologetically opinionated.”

When asked what she is writing now, Ms. Lebowitz dodged the question by saying, “a tiny amount,

Fran Lebowitz lives in New York City, and “Pretend It’s a City” features conversations between her and her longtime friend Martin Scorcese.

More comments by Lebowitz • “Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.”

• “I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word — politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit.”

• “Do not, on a rainy day, ask your child what he feels like doing, because I can assure you that what he feels like doing, you won’t enjoy

watching.”

• “Success didn’t spoil me. I’ve always been insufferable.”

• “The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.”

• “Stand firm in your refusal to remain conscious during algebra. In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.”

• “Your life story would not make a good book. Don’t even try.”

not enough. I have an unfinished novel that I have been working on for many years and also another one that was meant to replace that one and is half finished.”

Does that bother her?

“It bothers me a great deal. It even bothers others a great deal,” she said with a chuckle.

One of the requisites to be a good writer, Ms. Lebowitz

believes, is a Catholic grammar school education.

“The only people who know grammar are those who went to Catholic grammar school where the nuns taught them about diagramming and stuff like that. I did not, but I have a list of friends who went to Catholic schools — one from kindergarten through grad school — and when I need

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help, I call on them,” she said.

Ms. Lebowitz unabashedly admits that most of her time is spent “sulking,” which is timeconsuming and very enervating. I sulk about everything. I don’t have pet peeves. Pet and peeve are too small words. I am pretty much in a constant state of rage, and I don’t understand how people aren’t in a constant state of rage, too,” she said.

What fuels this anger?

Mainly, the behavior of other people.

“No one does anything correctly, meaning the way I would do it, from the president down to the phone company.

Nothing is further down than the phone company. People are never on time, and they have horrible manners. People thank you for calling back. You should call people back; it’s the polite thing to do,” said Ms. Lebowitz, continuing to rant with a scathing opinion of the United States Congress: “Whatever happened to that wonderful phrase, ‘Throw the bums out?’”

Her thoughts on the upcoming presidential election?

“I would bet you $100 that Obama wins, but I wouldn’t bet you $1,000. I can afford to lose $100 but not $1,000,” Which brought her to “these people, by that I mean Republicans. They never, ever get over anything. They spend all their time and money lecturing on the founding of this nation as if they were there. They constantly complain about how much they hate government and yet do everything to control it. There are places a person can live without government. I say, ‘Please be my guest. I’ll drive you to the airport.’”

At one time, Ms. Lebowitz calmed down by playing the drums on a set in her former apartment — at 4 in the morning.

“The walls were a lot thicker than the place I’m in now,” she noted.

It was a big drum set, and she played along with tapes.

“My secret desire in life was to be a drummer, but I gave the

set away a long time ago to a young man. If I see drums at a club or a party now, I’ll play,” she said, adding, “but I’m not by any stretch of the imagination even a mediocre player.”

Ms. Lebowitz said she does 20 appearances a year, and she likes the format in which she’s interviewed for a half-hour, then takes questions from the audience for an hour.

“This makes it more fun for me and the audience,” said Ms. Lebowitz.

“On the West Coast, I usually get more questions about the environment. They ask about some little bird or animal that is endangered and I know nothing about. I live in New York City. I always take the side of the animal because on the other side is usually a big oil company. I’m a nature lover when an oil company is involved,” Ms. Lebowitz said.

Her response was immediate when asked if she remembered any unusual or memorable queries.

“The best one I was ever asked in my entire life was at a talk in San Francisco during the Iranian hostage crisis,” Ms. Lebowitz said.

“The hostages were held for 444 days from 1979 to 1981, and the country was obsessed with the situation. Someone asked, ‘Who was your favorite hostage?’

“I had no favorite hostage, but I had my least favorite hostage wife, who shall remain nameless,” said Ms. Lebowitz. “All she did was promote herself every time she was on camera. I got the feeling that when the hostages were finally freed, she was probably disappointed.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI “Pretend It’s A City,” featuring director Martin Scorcese interviewing author and humorist Fran Lebowitz, is a seven-part series now streaming on Netflix. For more information, go to netflix.com.

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PET of the WEEK

IVYP welcomes four new board members

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ope is shy and likes to hide under her blanket.

But once this 4-month-old female gray tabby warms up to you, she’s very affectionate.

The sweet cat is awaiting adoption through ASAP. Hope would prefer a quieter home that would allow her time to blossom. Purrs await the perfectly patient person.

Like many of ASAP’s cats during the pandemic, Hope may move to a foster home but is still available for adoption.

Check out www.asapcats.org, the Animal Shelter Assistance Program website, for adoptable cats, adoption application and fostering opportunities.

Until ASAP reopens to the public, you can email the nonprofit at info@asapcats.org or call the organization at 805-683-3368.

— Dave Mason

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From left, Laura Duncan Wilgus. Richard Kim. Sal Robledo.

By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Isla Vista Youth Projects has voted to approve four local leaders and community members to join its board of directors.

Laura Duncan Wilgus, Richard Kim, Sal Robledo and Max Rorty join the organization at a key point in the organization’s 47-year history.

In 2020, IVYP launched a new strategic plan to mitigate the effects of poverty, racism and trauma. In a news release, the organization explained it plans to do that by providing “highquality, trauma informed child care; comprehensive, culturally sensitive family support; and visionary community leadership.”

IVP Executive Director Lori Goodman said she was excited to welcome the four new board members. “Their fresh perspectives and commitment to social justice will help IVYP to meet our strategic goals.”

One of the new members, Ms. Duncan Wilgus, works as a writer and social media content creator.

She is an active member of the Goleta community and a mother of four children under age 8. She is also an activist who volunteers, organizes and fundraises with many organizations dedicated to social justice.

“I wanted to get involved with IVYP because I am passionate about equity and opportunity for children and families. I’m excited

to be in a position to serve the community I love,” Ms. Duncan Wilgus said.

Mr. Kim works as the enterprise manager at Alpaca. He brings with him an expertise in finance, information technology and accounting as well as a passion for the work. Mr. Kim first learned about IVYP after school programming and feels it is important for children to have a safe, responsive and reliable place. ”I decided to join IVYP because I felt that the organization has a strong vision for the future on how to serve the community, as well as a willingness to learn and adapt,” he said.

Mr. Robledo is a licensed clinical social worker, who works as the community services program manager for Cottage Health. He learned more about IVYP through a series of community conversations led by the organization and felt inspired by their mission and values.

“The work that is being done to help the most vulnerable populations in Goleta, to not only identify their needs, but then assuring that individuals and families are connected to the right resources in a culturally sensitive way is amazing,” Mr. Robledo said.

Ms. Rorty is a licensed clinical social worker at Santa Barbara Radical Therapy, where she focuses on the welfare of medical health care providers.

She became inspired to join

Shelters seek homes for pets Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets.

For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc.

• Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org.

ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org.

BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Companion Animal Placement Assistance,

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the board not only because of the organization’s work in the community, but because of IVYP’s commitment to social justice and joy.

“Over the last four years in my role as the BH specialist in the Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic I’ve seen the power and pride that IVYP facilitates in Goleta families. I am thrilled to be on their team,” Ms. Rorty said.

Founded in 1971, IVYP has a vision of a community where children are loved, valued, and respected, and families are able to reach their highest potential.

To learn more, visit www.ivyp. org. email: gfall@newspress.com

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lompoccapa.org and facebook. com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc.

• K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.)

• Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb. org/phd/animal/home.sbc.

• Santa Barbara Humane Society (with campuses in

Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumanesociety.org.

• Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/ home.sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org.

• Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org.

• Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org.

— Dave Mason

Angels Foster Care launches new website

By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

This week, Angels Foster Care launched its new website, www. angelsfostercare.org.

It was created as a pro bono project by Dropbox product designer Jennifer Wong. The new site is designed to appeal to families in Santa Barbara County and southern San Luis Obispo County who are interested in fostering infants and toddlers.

Ms. Wong is passionate about giving back because of her own experiences in foster care.

“I know what it is like to have nobody standing up for you, which is why I choose to be a voice for those who aren’t represented,” she said in a news release.

Ms. Wong heard about Angels Foster Care in 2018 while she was working as a product designer at Procore Technologies. She suggested the website redesign and volunteered to spearhead the project.

Ms. Wong recently relocated

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Jennifer Wong created a new website for Angels Foster Care.

to the Bay Area, but she has continued to volunteer her time and talents to help Angels Foster Care children.

She is also a course instructor for Bayview YMCA’s product design program and a pro-bono design consultant for Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit that aims to end homelessness

through work experience programs.

The website launch comes at an ideal time for Angels Foster Care.

“We are expecting to see a surge in children entering foster care as our community reopens after the pandemic,” said Holly Carmody, executive director of Angels Foster Care.

“Unfortunately, we believe that the stress of the lockdown has led to increases in child abuse and neglect.”

There is a great need for adults who are willing and able to foster local children.

In October 2020, there were 450 children in foster care in Santa Barbara County. One of every three was under the age of 5.

Neglected, abused and abandoned children desperately need loving families and safe homes, Angels Foster Care noted in its news release.

To learn more, go to www. angelsfostercare.org email: gfall@newspress.com

ETC presents special entertainment This Valentine’s Day, Ensemble Theater Company will present an evening with Santa Barbara actress Meredith Baxter, actors Michael Gross and Gregory Harrison, Montecito author T.C. Boyle, singer-songwriter and actress Amanda McBroom and others.

The Santa Barbara theater company’s program will stream Sunday through Feb. 17.

Mr. Boyle, an American novelist and short-story writer, will read his New Yorker short story, “I Walk Between the

Raindrops.” Written in the aftermath of the 2018 mudslides in Santa Barbara, the story centers on Valentine’s Day. Ms. Baxter and Mr. Gross, who starred in the hit NBC sitcom “Family Ties,” will perform a short comic play in which they look back on their lives as they watch an episode of the 1960s series “The Fugitive.”

Mr. Harrison, a star of “Trapper John, M.D.” and “Falcon Crest,” will perform a short tale of unrequited love in a California coastal town.

Ms. McBroom will perform her hit song “The Rose,” which was made famous by Bette Midler in the film of the same name.

Ms. McBroom will be joined by Santa Barbara musicians Tariqh Akoni and Randall Tico. Santa Barbara-based actor, singer and songwriter Hunter Hawkins will round out the program.

Tickets for the program are free, but registration is required.

For more information go to etcsb. org/whats-on/streaming-events.

— Gerry Fall

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UCSB Arts & Lectures is presenting a virtual Valentine’s Day concert with Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan at 5 p.m. Friday.

Ms. Weilerstein is an American cellist, and Mr. Barnatan is an Israeli pianist. The two came together for a recital filmed at La Jolla’s Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, which will stream through Arts & Lectures on Friday.

Ms. Weilerstein is a MacArthur Foundation “genius,” as its grant program’s recipients are known. She’s widely acclaimed for the precision and passion of her playing, while Mr. Barnatan is regarded as a poet of the keyboard.

The program will feature Manuel De Falla’s “Suite Populaire Espagnole,” which is

inspired by beloved Spanish folk songs.

Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata will also be a part of the program.

Ms. Weilerstein made her professional and Carnegie Hall debuts in her early teens. She has been in high demand as a solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist with leading orchestras worldwide. She was recognized with a MacArthur Fellowship in 2011.

Mr. Barnatan is celebrated for his poetic sensibility, musical intelligence and consummate artistry. He inaugurated his tenure as music director of California’s La Jolla Music Society Summerfest in 2019.

Mr. Barnatan is a regular soloist with many of the world’s foremost orchestras

and conductors. He recently served for three seasons as the inaugural artist-in-association of the New York Philharmonic and recreated Beethoven’s legendary 1808 concert with the Cincinnati Symphony.

The recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award, Mr. Barnatan is also a soughtafter recitalist and chamber musician. He recently made his solo recital debut at Carnegie’s Zankel Halland, where he reunited with Ms. Weilerstein, a frequent cello partner.

Tickets cost $10 for the general public, but are free for UCSB students. To obtain tickets, visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu or call 805-893-3535.

— Gerry Fall

Diversions horoscope • puzzles

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Horoscope.com Wednesday, February 10, 2021

ARIES — Friends or a group with which you’re affiliated could want you to help them formulate a workable plan for advancement.

You’re in just the right frame of mind for this, Aries, and therefore willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. You might be the center of attention at some point, perhaps sharing your skills with associates.

Don’t forget your own goals. They could be advanced today, too.

TAURUS — Career interests are advanced through clear, logical thinking and the sound application of good business sense.

Financial interests look especially promising now, Taurus, so seize any opportunities for advancement that come your way. Working with others is likely to prove profitable, and could bring you closer to them, too. Roll up your sleeves and go to it. The results could surprise you.

GEMINI — Social events, perhaps business related, could put you in touch with people in fascinating fields or from foreign countries, Gemini. Logical thinking and a philosophical attitude enhance your communicative gifts, so people will be drawn to you to hear what you say. You could make important contacts. Take notes. This evening could be a key turning point for your future plans.

CANCER — Ideas and insights coming from deep within your psyche are likely to increase your effectiveness in whatever work you do today, Cancer. Your mind is particularly practical and logical. When coupled with an increased intuition, these abilities are invaluable. You might be most effective working solo, but if that isn’t possible, you should still accomplish whatever you set out to do, and do it well.

LEO — Today you could attend more than one social event, Leo. Some of your professional colleagues will probably be there.

Conversations are going to focus primarily on business development and the economy in general. A lot of useful information could result from social contacts with others in your field. Write it all down. You will want to remember it so you can make use of it later.

VIRGO — You tend to prefer intellectual and philosophical rather than practical pursuits, Virgo, but today you may feel especially practical and more inclined to want to get as many routine tasks out of the way as you can. This could involve chores around the house that you’ve +*#!2 +1$)"$ neglected for a few days. Other

members of your household could pitch in. Go to it. You will be glad you did.

LIBRA — An older person you’re very fond of could visit or call and ask for your advice on practical matters. Clear and logical thinking enhances your intuition, Libra, and you might be able to put this ability to work not only for your friend but also for yourself. Your own interests will be advanced today in some way, so expect a good day.

SCORPIO — Logical and focused thinking could lead to social, career, or financial advancement.

Your organizational ability and industry are keener than usual, Scorpio. You’re likely to be able to make sense of murky matters that might not have been clear before. Paperwork could prove challenging, but you will be able to get through it today where yesterday you might have found it too daunting.

SAGITTARIUS — You might be feeling very communicative today, Sagittarius. Concentration, logical thinking, and a heightened ability to put ideas into words enhance your own communicative abilities.

Therefore, your gift of getting directly to the point in any matter is likely to clear previously clogged channels, impress others, and increase your self-confidence.

CAPRICORN — To those around you, you might appear to be your usual logical, rational self, Capricorn. Actually, you may be drawing a lot of your ideas and insights from deep within your psyche. You’re probably drawing on experiences from your past, even if you aren’t consciously aware of it. Even though the source is unorthodox, whatever you come up with is likely to have a lot of practical value.

AQUARIUS — To friends and colleagues, you may seem to have suddenly acquired acute business sense. Your experience has joined with knowledge acquired from others to enable you to formulate practical ideas for advancement.

You may have lost faith in your goals, but now they seem more attainable. What you’ve wanted for a while could be within your grasp. You could make some real progress.

PISCES — Today you’re likely to experience a heightened level of intuition and how to use it, Pisces.

This could mean advancing a career, furthering a personal goal, or helping a friend. Right now you may be especially good at sizing up people, and you’re instinctively aware of how to deal with them.

Make use of this ability while you can, because right now it could lead to success and good fortune.

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Santa Barbara County reports 124 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed 124 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, increasing the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total to 30,206 cases. Officials consider 982 cases still infectious.

Public Health also reported 11 deaths where COVID-19 was a cause or a significant condition. There have been a total of 348 COVID-19 deaths in Santa Barbara County.

Of those, eight individuals were 70 or

older, and three were between 50 and 69.

Underlying health conditions were confirmed in seven of the deceased, and two deaths were associated with an outbreak at a congregate living facility.

Santa Barbara was home to three of the deceased; three lived in Santa Maria, and three resided in Lompoc. The South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria housed two of the deceased.

Santa Maria detected 44 cases Tuesday, which brings its total to 10,292 cases.

Public Health deems 263 cases still infectious.

The North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe confirmed 15 cases. Its new total is 1,179 cases, and 50 of those are active.

Santa Barbara counted 11 cases, increasing its total to 5,513 cases of which 180 are currently infectious.

The following areas also confirmed cases Tuesday: Goleta, eight cases (1,558 total, 58 active); the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and

ABR member resigns on air over special meeting

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A member of the city of Santa Barbaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Architectural Board of Review resigned on air during a regular meeting Monday night.

David Watkins announced his resignation around 20 minutes into the meeting, and his reasoning was due to the fact that a special meeting was granted on Friday for the architects working on the new police station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very conflicted by the fact that this meeting is happening.

The city brought this upon us at the board to tell us this meeting was happening. I have an issue that there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any public comment about it or consideration or that the board was even allowed to make a motion for consideration on its own,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Watkins said during the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit well with me because it creates an unequal playing field and then creates a precedent that allows certain firms like the ones designing this project to make these requests and get that granted when a number of other firms in town or AUD developers or homeowners or small business owners donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get that same opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

He said that he very much supports the project, which proposes a new three-story, 53foot high, 65,000 square foot police station with a parking structure. The architect for the project is Cearnal Collective, and the applicant for the concept review of the station (which will occur at the special meeting on Friday) was Brad Hess from the Public Works Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The men and women that serve there (in the police department) deserve this because that facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in horrible shape for years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a secret,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;... To see somebody be able to pop in and make that request and then get it granted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it should be rewarded that certain people can have that influence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit well with me unless that opportunity gets opened for everybody, and that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a process, a separate process, where applicants can somehow navigate a fast track.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Watkins said his resignation was nothing against the other board members, and he enjoyed serving on the board for nearly five years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to resign because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be a part of a process like this, unfortunately,â&#x20AC;?

he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;... I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to facilitate something where it creates an unequal playing field for some people and not others, so as hard as that is, I will offer my resignation right now.â&#x20AC;?

He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been considering resigning ever since the special meeting was granted and the board had no choice but to attend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anyone present to the board and allow that,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Watkins told the News-Press Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have friends and clients who wait months and months paying high rent prices every month on State Street to navigate the design review process.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened over and over.â&#x20AC;?

He said he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit with the idea that the ABR didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an issue with it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for me. I see an issue with it. As a person in the community, I see an issue with it, and as a professional, I see an issue with it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to necessarily resign â&#x20AC;Ś I really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any other options moving forward.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Watkins added that he enjoyed serving on the board, and he would love to return to it in the future or serve on another board in the city. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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The Brown Act is a California law requiring governmental bodies to conduct business publicly and give proper notice of meetings.

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Deputy District Attorney Casey Nelson reviewed six meetings and found â&#x20AC;&#x153;several instancesâ&#x20AC;? of discussions not permitted in the

Santa Barbara City College music receives $375,000 Anonymous donors gave a major gift of $375,000 to support the Santa Barbara City College Music Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jazz and symphony programs.

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2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/21 CNS-3426249# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 10, 17, 24; MAR 3 / 2021 -- 56801 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000238. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TRANSFORMATION BUTTERFLY PROJECT, 307 E MAIN STREET, SANTA MARIA, CALIFO 93454, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: VICKI C EDRALIN, 2460 N BALDWIN WAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/28/2021 by: E993, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 22, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) FEB 3, 10, 17, 24/2021--56774

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D.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office: Lompoc Unified violated Brown Act

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0000141 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Vet, 2279 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 2279 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 - Solv Leticia Maria Obledo, 2279 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/2020.

S/ Leticia Maria Obledo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/15/2021.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

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ICU beds available.

A total of 1,294 health care workers have contracted COVID-19.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is caring for 67 patients in isolation with COVID-19 symptoms. Of those, 13 are in critical care.

Cottage Hospital has 37.8% of its ICU beds available.

A total of 14 patients at Cottage Hospital are on ventilators, and 97 ventilators are available.

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He pointed out Sept. 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special meeting, when the agenda called for a discussion of whether the district would apply for a reopening waiver. Board members had a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wide-ranging discussion on the criteria for reopening schools,â&#x20AC;? the letter says. The Sept. 22 meeting minutes do not detail the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments.

The letter serves as a warning. Criminal charges are only raised in â&#x20AC;&#x153;extreme cases.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Nelson receives an average of one Brown Act complaint each month, and they often result in a warning letter.

When the News-Press contacted board members about the letter, board member Janet Blevins responded: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our board does not commit Brown Act violations.â&#x20AC;? email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personal enjoyment of numerous Santa Barbara City College Music Department classes inspired this donation.

The facultyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teaching excellence and personal musicianship is world class. We are honored to support the SBCC Music Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of educating music students in our community.â&#x20AC;?

Music faculty has pursued remote rehearsal and performance using Jamulus, a

platform enabling musicians to play synchronously from dozens of remote locations. City Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three jazz bands were the first in the world at an academic institution to successfully present a live concert of a large ensemble with each member participating synchronously, safely from their homes.

To learn more, visit sbccmusic. com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grayce McCormick

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000121. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FIRST TEE-CENTRAL COAST, 885 WINDSOR CT, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 6261, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160. Full Name(s) of registrants: CENTRAL COAST JUNIOR GOLF, INC., 885 WINDSOR CT, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/14/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 20, 27; FEB 3, 10/2021--56719 PETITION OF: MARC ALLEN SCHNEIDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV04369 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARC ALLEN SCHNEIDER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MARC ALLEN SCHNEIDER Proposed name: MARC ALLEN HARRELL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: MARCH 16, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 02/03/2021 Name: THOMAS P. ANDERLE, Judge of the Superior Court.

FEB 10, 17, 24, MAR 3/2021--56788

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0000153 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOOMERS!, 2250 PREISKER LANE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 3405 MICHELSON DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92612 APX BOOMERS! SANTA MARIA, LLC, 3405 MICHELSON DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92612 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/08/2020.

APX BOOMERS! SANTA MARIA, LLC S/ TIMOTHY MURPHY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/20/2021.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk [Deputy], Deputy 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/21 CNS-3425439# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 3, 10, 17, 24 / 2021 -- 56762 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) 1. Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below.

2. The names and business addresses of the seller are: LUCKY IN SWEETS, INC., a California corporation, 270 Storke Rd. #13, Goleta, CA 93117 3. The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is (if â&#x20AC;&#x153;same as aboveâ&#x20AC;?, so state): â&#x20AC;&#x153;same as aboveâ&#x20AC;?

As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are (if â&#x20AC;&#x153;noneâ&#x20AC;?, so state): None 4. The names and business addresses of the buyer are: MOON RIVER PACIFIC, INC., a California corporation, 5718 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 5. The general description of the assets to be sold: Inventory of stock and furniture, fixtures and equipment for that certain business located at: 5718 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 6. The business name used by the seller at that location is: Cold Stone Creamery 7. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is March 1, 2021, at the offices of Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 164-2020-MO, 8. This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6102.2.

9. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 164-2020-MO and the last date for filing claims shall be February 26, 2021 which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

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February 5, 2021

MOON RIVER PACIFIC, INC. __________________________________ Young K. Park, Chief Financial Officer FEB 10 / 2021 -- 56800

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN HELMUS, AKA JOHN FREDRICK HELMUS Case Number: 21PR00026 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN HELMUS, AKA JOHN FREDRICK HELMUS A Petition for Probate has been filed by PETER BAAY in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that PETER BAAY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 02/25/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTy OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1107, Anacapa Division.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. you may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JOHN G. BUSBY, ESQ. 1421 STATE STREET, SUITE B SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 805 966-2440 JAN 27; FEB 3, 10/2021--56755

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN MAYES aka KATHY MAYES Case Number: 21PR00046 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KATHLEEN MAYES aka KATHY MAYES A Petition for Probate has been filed by STEVEN C. VON DOLLEN in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CALIFORNIA, COuNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that STEVEN C. VON DOLLEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 03/11/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SuPERioR CouRT of CALifoRNiA, CouNTY of SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Po Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1107, Anacapa Division. if you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. if you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JEFFREY L. BOYLE, Esq. SBN129990 1114 State Street, Suite 256, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805 962-8131 FEB 10, 17, 24/2021--56791